Model Liberty Ross's Seemingly Always-Pregnant Mother Was a Muse for Her Genetic Collection

August 19, 2014 8:30 am

After meeting at a dinner party, Liberty Ross and Genetic founder and creative director Ali Fatourechi realized they had something in common: a love for comfortable denim. So it's no surprise that the duo revealed a six-piece capsule collection to editors this morning. While checking it out, Sophia and I spoke with the duo to get the scoop on the glamorous grunge collection.

Liberty Ross: It's kind of like L.A. and London weaved together because my life has always been in both places. I personally think there's a big revival in disco right now, we're hearing it all over again and seeing it in all of these movies. So reviving the '70s and '80s. The jacquard is based on a Canturi ring because I love graphic lines and the mix of metallics. When I saw that fabric I thought, Hmm, yeah that could do as part of my line. And then I went with the plaid because the tones are really subtle and that kind of reflects McQueen and Westwood and all of the people I grew up with in London during the '90s.

Glamour: Did you have anyone in mind when you were coming up with the collection? Designers, muses, influencers?

LR: The little jacket is really inspired by the designers I love, people I've worked with like McQueen and Westwood. People like Madonna—one of the pants is called Susan because Desperately Seeking Susan was one of my influences. In terms of muses, it was my iconic denim girls. Kate Moss, Bridget Hall, all of my chicks that were in my time.

Glamour: Yes, the women who wear denim so well. Sometimes people shy away from patterned denim. How would you suggest a girl wear these?

LR: I think always be bold. Balmain was one of my inspirations here. I love when girls wear print-on-print. It looks so cool. I love that those jeans can be worn as a full look.

__LR:__They're all really wearable. You can wear them just running around like I am today. Or you can dress them up. They all really go day-to-night, I think. You can dress them up with heels or down with a sneaker. You can really just make them your own. That's what I love about denim.

Glamour: When you were growing up, was there anyone's denim style you looked up to?

__LR:__My mom. She was always pregnant—I have five siblings—so she would live in overalls. And she looked so cool in these denim, really cool overalls. The little dress is vaguely inspired by Mom because she's the coolest.

__LR:__I have. I actually did recently buy a full overall. I live in Malibu so just walking around, it's great. I love the ease of it.

Glamour: If a woman could buy only one piece from the collection, what should she own?

LR: That's tough. I would definitely say one of the three pants. You can get the most wear out of them and make them your own. Style them up or down. I mean, I love all the pieces, and I think there's something for everyone. So ideally you could buy all six [laughs].

Glamour: That would be perfect!

Will you pick up something from the collection? It debuts online exclusively on Net-a-Porter on August 22, so mark your calendars!